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Jerry Smith Road Energy Storage
339 Jerry Smith Road I Town of Lansing, NY
Jerry Smith, LLC
Primary Contact:
Michael D'Angelo
Business Development Manager
MDandeLo@nexamp.com
Phone: 607.237.5254
Project Engineer:
EDP, LLP
Melissa Acompaugh
maucompaugh@edpllp.com
518.371.7621 ext. 126
Project Summary
Members of the Town Board and Planning Board,
Nexamp is excited to present the Town of Lansing with plans for a standalone battery energy
storage facility located at 339 Jerry Smith Road in Lansing, New York.The proposed project will be
constructed on lands identified as Tax Parcel 16.-1-10.1 and located within the Town's Agricultural
("AG")zoning district.As Nexamp advances through the local permitting and environmental review
process, our team looks forward to working collaboratively with Town staff,the Planning Board,
and emergency responders to ensure the project is designed and operated in compliance with all
applicable provisions of the Town of Lansing Zoning Code and applicable Energy Storage
regulations.
The proposed facility is a 5MWac/23.5MWh Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") utilizing six
Testa Megapack battery units.The project has been designed to occupy approximately±0.25 acres
of fenced area,with a total anticipated disturbance area of approximately±1.67 acres associated
with access road improvements, equipment pad installation, utility interconnection infrastructure,
and stormwater controls. No solar photovoltaic panels are proposed as part of this project.
Stormwater management measures associated with the access drive and site improvements will
be designed in accordance with the Town of Lansing's stormwater management requirements and
applicable NYS stormwater design standards. Nexamp has proposed stormwater solution in the
provided plans and is seeking any initial feedback prior to finalizing the required SWPPP. Due to the
limited scale of site disturbance,stormwater infrastructure is anticipated to be associated
primarily with treatment and stabilization of the proposed access road improvements.
At the end of the facility's useful life,the energy storage equipment and associated infrastructure
will be decommissioned and removed from the site in accordance with a decommissioning plan to
be submitted as part of the application materials.
Best,
The Nexamp Team
Project Details
Address 339 Jerry Smith Road, Project Technology Energy Storage
Lansing, NY
Tax Parcels 16.-1-10.1 System Size 5MWac/23.4 MWh
Zoning District AG Energy Storage 6 Testa Megapack 2XLs
Solar Panels NONE Project Area ±.22 acres
Disturbance ±1.67 acres
*Equipment subject to change due to procurement and supply chain conditions.
Existing Site Conditions
As part of its initial due diligence efforts, Nexamp has coordinated with civil engineering,
environmental, and permitting consultants to evaluate existing site conditions associated with the
proposed project area. On site investigations demonstrate the proposed facility can be developed
with limited site disturbance and minimal impacts to surrounding land uses.There are no wetlands
within the development area, however there is a—2.6A isolated wetland to the northeast of the
proposed development.Approximately 13,100sgft of tree clearing is proposed to allow for
sufficient circulation around the facility.
The project footprint has been intentionally minimized to reduce grading requirements and
preserve existing site conditions to the maximum extent practicable.The majority of proposed
disturbance is associated with construction of the access road, equipment pads, underground
conduit installation, and stormwater treatment infrastructure.
Based upon the currently proposed disturbance area,the project is anticipated to require
stormwater review associated primarily with the proposed gravel access road and related site
improvements.Stormwater management measures have been designed in accordance with the
Town of Lansing's requirements and applicable NYS stormwater design standards and Nexamp is
seeking initial feedback on the proposal prior to finalizing the required SWPPP.
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Permitting and Project Design
Nexamp has progressed through the design process while consulting the Town of Lansing Zoning
Code and applicable sections governing battery energy storage systems and utility infrastructure.
As currently designed,the project is anticipated to comply with applicable zoning,safety,
screening, and operational requirements established by the Town.
The project is expected to require Site Plan Approval and associated environmental review by the
Town of Lansing Planning Board.The following materials have been delivered to the town per the
Town's local law, and discrete requests by the Planning Board during the Sketch Plan Review of the
project in May of 2026.
1. Project Narrative
2. Site Plan and Special Use Application Materials
3. Property Survey
4. Site Plan and Civil Design Drawings
5. Stormwater and Erosion Control Plans
6. Emergency Response Plan
7. Fire Safety Compliance Documentation
8. Equipment Specification Sheets
9. Noise Specification Documentation
10. Operations and Maintenance Plan
11. Decommissioning Plan
12. Electrical One-Line and Three-Line Diagrams
13.SEQRA Documentation
14.Adjacent Neighbor Map and Property List
Anticipated Permitting Matrix
Jurisdiction Permit Status
Town of Lansing Site Plan Approval In Process
Special Use Permit In Process
SEQR Declaration In Process
Building Permit Not Started
Tompkins County 239-M Review Not Started
Highway Permit(Curb Cut) Not Started
New York State DEC Wetland JD In Process*
SWPPP In Process
SHPO No Impact In Process
Federal Government FAA No Hazard Complete
*It is not anticipated that a DEC Wetland JD is required due to the small, isolated nature of the
wetland but engagement with the DEC to be undertaken.
Permitting and Design Compliance
The proposed project is located within the Town of Lansing Agricultural("AG")zoning district.The
project consists solely of a standalone battery energy storage system and associated utility
infrastructure.
The project will include a gravel access road designed to provide safe access for operations,
maintenance personnel, utility representatives, and emergency responders. Security fencing and
emergency signage will be installed consistent with applicable code requirements and utility-scale
energy storage best practices.
Acoustic treatment to the fence on two sides will be required to meet applicable noise codes and is
documented in noise study report.
Stormwater controls have been be designed in accordance with the Town of Lansing's
requirements and applicable NYS stormwater design standards and Nexamp is seeking initial
feedback on the proposal prior to finalizing the required SWPPP.
Draft Construction Schedule
Following issuance of the building permits and signoff by all appropriate agencies,the projects
construction schedule is anticipated to last 4-7 months. Schedule may be delayed, or truncated
due to weather or logistics concerns.
Project Stage Activities Traffic Estimates
Months 0-2 Mobilization, erosion and • 2-4 deliveries per week
sediment control installation, • 4-6 light duty visits per
access road construction day
• 1-2 large equipment
deliveries
Months 2-4 Equipment pad installation and . 2-4 deliveries per week
underground conduit installation . 4-6 light duty visits per
day
Months 4-6 Delivery and installation of Testa . 2-4 deliveries per week
Megapacks and electrical . 4-6 light duty visits per
infrastructure day
• Up to 6 heavy duty
deliveries
• One mobile crane
delivery
Months 6-7 Testing, commissioning, and final
stabilization
Company Overview
In 2007, U.S.Army veterans Will Thompson and Dan Leary realized a vision for making renewable
energy more affordable and accessible to homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and
communities throughout the United States.Today, Nexamp develops, constructs, owns, and
operates renewable energy projects throughout the country, including numerous projects across
New York State.
Company Information
Year Founded 2007
Ownership Status Privately Held, Delaware Corporation
Parent Company Nexamp, Inc.
Other Legal Names Nexamp Capital, LLC;
Nexamp Solar, LLC;
Nexamp Asset Management Services, LLC
Employees 470+ Full-Time Employees